Centre Assistant Seasonal

Centre Assistant Seasonal Reference: AUG20257677 Location: RSPB Minsmere, IP17 Contract: 2 months fixed-term Hours: Part-Time, Variable hours (13 hours per week minimum) Salary: 12.60 - 13.45 Per Hour Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Our busy catering operation at Minsmere Reserve is looking for a part-time Seasonal Centre Assistant who is able to deliver the highest standards and customer care and assist with the day-to-day running of the caf operation, in line with set RSPB procedures and routines. Our work in the visitor centre is planned via the use of rotas and will include weekend and bank holiday working. Full induction and training will be provided, with opportunities to learn about the running of a busy visitor centre and nature reserve operation. Our cafe and reception operations are a crucial part of what we do here, encouraging visitors to explore the reserve, and giving them a great visitor experience. You will be able to communicate well with our visitors and offer excellent levels of customer care. Duties will include working in our busy cafe, helping to serve customers, and undertaking other duties typical of a busy cafe and kitchen operation. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. Basic food hygiene knowledge Computer literate. Enthusiastic approach to work. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to plan and prioritise workloads. Multitasking skills Problem-solving skills and ability to work on own initiative. Ability to manage and respond quickly and positively to customer needs and feedback. Ability to work as part of a team. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Experience of working at a catering environment/visitor attraction. Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. Knowledge of food and food service skills. Till operation and payment handling. Additional Information: This is a fixed-term position from 15th September - 15th November 2025. Variable hours contract, minimum 13 hours per week. There will be the opportunity to pick up extra hours to cover annual leave and sickness as required. Please note weekend and bank holidays working will be required. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 31st August 2025 We are looking to conduct interviews for these positions on the 8th September 2025. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Interested? If you would like to find out more,please click the apply button. You will be directed to our websiteto complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on natures side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short application form with cover letter where you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria set above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-08-14